The Art of War: The Classic Text on the Conduct of Warfare

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This full-color hardback edition features Sun Tzu's ancient text, The Art of War, enriched with traditional Chinese artwork. Written in the 6th century BC, it remains a seminal work on warfare and strategy, renowned for its insights into flexibility, quick thinking, and understanding adversaries. Its principles have transcended military applications to influence business, sports, and politics. This handsome edition showcases stunning Chinese illustrations depicting warfare. Part of the Ancient Wisdom Library series, these compact hardbacks with full-color illustrations provide timeless wisdom from ancient philosophy and spirituality, appealing to scholars and enthusiasts seeking enduring insights for modern life.

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Sun Tzu was an accomplished general and strategist in China who lived during the Spring and Autumn period (771 - 485BC). His treatise The Art of War is the most famous military text ever written and remains influential to this day.

Lionel Giles (1875-1958) was a British sinologist, writer, and philosopher. Lionel Giles served as assistant curator at the British Museum and Keeper of the Department of Oriental Manuscripts and Printed Books. He is most notable for his 1910 translations of The Art of War by Sun Tzu and The Analects of Confucius.